Clinical Decisions in Medically Complex Dental Patients, Part II, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America

Guest editors provide expert knowledge on medically complex dental patients, with 38 patient scenarios and in-depth clinical reviews. The issue covers a range of topics, including Down syndrome, dementia, hypoglycemia, TMJ degenerative joint disease, and bulimia, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2023
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

In this comprehensive issue, esteemed guest editors lend their invaluable expertise to delve into the realm of dental care for medically complex patients. Spanning 38 patient scenarios, this issue encompasses a diverse range of clinical scenarios, from a patient with Down syndrome undergoing periodic examination and cleaning to a patient with dementia originating from a nursing home exhibiting symptoms of decreased oral intake, malodor, and weight loss. Additionally, the issue features a patient who experiences a suspected hypoglycemic event in the waiting area, a patient presenting with moderate to severe TMJ degenerative joint disease and unilateral joint pain seeking oral medicine consult, and a patient diagnosed with bulimia seeking cosmetic dental work.

Furthermore, this issue offers in-depth clinical reviews that provide actionable insights for clinical practice. Authored by esteemed experts in the field, these reviews synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to present clinically significant, topic-based reviews. By presenting a wealth of information and expert perspectives, this issue serves as a valuable resource for dentists and other healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding and management of medically complex dental patients.

The leadership of experienced editors in the field ensures that this issue remains timely and focused, providing readers with the most up-to-date information on this important and evolving topic. Whether you are a dental student, practicing dentist, or healthcare professional, this issue is a must-read for anyone seeking to stay at the forefront of dental care for medically complex patients.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323939232